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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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